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ArticleCase reports in ophthalmology

Bilateral Cryptococcal Choroiditis in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patient: A Case Report.

Sara Sanfilippo, Bastien Docquier, Paul Louis Schrooyen, Dorine Makhoul, Aurélie Le

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Sara SanfilippoDepartment of Ophthalmology, CHU Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Bastien DocquierDepartment of Ophthalmology, CHU Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Paul Louis SchrooyenDepartment of Ophthalmology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium.
Dorine MakhoulDepartment of Ophthalmology, CHU Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Aurélie LeDepartment of Ophthalmology, CHU Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint-Pierre · BEUCLouvain · BEUniversité Libre de Bruxelles · BE

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Abstract

Introduction: In this case report, we present a rare case of bilateral cryptococcal choroiditis following a diagnosis of meningitis in a 38-year-old woman with HIV. Case Presentation: A Colombian woman, newly diagnosed with HIV, presented with respiratory distress followed by meningeal syndrome. Further evaluation revealed cryptococcal meningitis caused by Conclusion: Cryptococcal choroiditis, though exceptionally rare, can occur in HIV-positive patients with disseminated cryptococcosis. Ophthalmologists should maintain a high index of suspicion for opportunistic infections, even in the absence of pronounced ocular symptoms, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for achieving favorable outcomes in such cases.

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Choroidal granulomasCryptococcal choroiditisCryptococcal meningitisCryptococcosisHuman immunodeficiency virus

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